Joel Hopper - Oct 11, 2023 10:41 am Date Climbed: May 28, 2023
Mt Rainier- Ingraham direct route
Bluebird conditions. Climbed with RMI. ClimbAgainstALZ is my IG. I’m climbing to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.
dawnclymb - Aug 25, 2023 6:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2023
Summit via a very melted out DC Route
4th summit for me on Rainier. Three up the DC and 1 trip up Ingraham Direct. I climbed with friends and 2 of our 3 teams reached the summit. Fierce winds and cold temperatures made several team mates hypothermic and their rope needed to turn back at the top of the DC. Favorite route up so far has been ID, and I definitely don't recommend the DC when its melted out. :/
Second successful summit with International Mountain Guides
Summited DC route with IMG Saturday morning around 0530 after a MN start. Views and sunrise from the top were spectacular. Weather was ok except it was windy, cold and not pleasant above the cleaver. Challenging but rewarding. Highly recommend IMG (International Mountain Guides) for anyone considering the climb.
saschkenes - Jan 30, 2023 6:13 am Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2014
DC Route
Climbed back in 2014. Had to turn around above the clever because of altitude. Weather was PERFECT though
saschkenes - Jan 30, 2023 6:13 am Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2014
DC Route
Climbed back in 2014. Had to turn around above the clever because of altitude. Weather was PERFECT though
GlacierCountry - Aug 31, 2022 10:07 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2022
6th climb
This was my 6th climb of Rainier and 3rd Summit. Have done Emmons route 5 times and DC once. Failures were taking people down (two times) and bad weather. This last climb in 2022 was great but we had no wind so we nearly roasted at camp. Had to improvise a new route on this trip which was fun and rewarding. I really enjoy this big little mountain!
bdreese2 - Aug 7, 2022 6:28 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2022
Rainier with RMI 5-day Itinerary
Climbed with RMI guides on their 5-day itinerary (3 days on the mountain). Used the bunkhouse at Muir. Of a total of 18 climbers 13 made the top. Started to the summit at 10 PM on the 24th reaching the summit at 4 AM on the 25th, starting back down before sunset in an effort to avoid soft snow/ice conditions on the Cleaver during descent.
Summited Rainier Via Paradise Glacier/Disappointment Cleaver route during 6 day glacier skills seminar put on by IMG. Excellent course and beautiful mountain. Clearly a lifetime goal.
My 16 year wait ended with a brilliant climb up the iconic Emmons Glacier with my good friend David and the senior leadership of The Mountaineers organization.
https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/activities/basic-glacier-climb-mount-rainier-emmons-glacier-10
These guys are hardcore, barely any rest, we were on top before 8 am and back at camp by 2 pm. The only obvious objective hazard was one puny snowbridge crossing a nail biting crevasse hundreds of feet deep at the high end of "The Corridor". Tom, Vik, if you are out there, you guys are Pros!
sierramtngoat - Jun 16, 2006 8:06 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2001
Disappointment Cleaver
Straight up, I will never again climb with RMI. I'm not sure what is more stupid, sending an unscreened team of newbies up a scree pile in crampons, or doubling the pace at 13,000 ft. to make up for lost time. Needless to say, no one on my rope summitted, but I did get the satisfaction of seeing our "leader" fall on his face down-climbing the scree I questioned him on going up. What a bone head operation. I would have easily summitted had he not changed the pace after everyone else had dropped off; in hind-sight, I think he did it on purpose so we wouldn't be just two on a rope.
Adam Doc Fox - Jul 8, 2022 1:01 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2022
Still feeling it in my legs and back
No wind, amazing weather, 9 hours from Muir, Ingraham Direct to summit and back. Hell of a workout, it kicked my butt. Unguided with Dr. Freeman
kteichert - Jun 26, 2021 11:48 am Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2021
HP #42
Wanted to see if we could get this one in one day. Started at Paradise (5,400') at midnight, and summitted at 9am. We got to Camp Muir at 4:00am, and had a bit of a slog up the final mile, that was so steep!! But the groups ahead of us, that started at Muir, packed the trail down well for us, and the conditions of the Disappointment Cleaver route were absolutely perfect. There were only 2 spots where crevasses has started to open up, but were easily stepped across. I brought ice ax, crampons, and rope, but didn't use any of those items to the summit, as conditions were just perfect. I know I should have roped up, for precautionary purposes, but I've never been one to want to rely on gear, for fear that the gear will malfunction, and leave me stranded. So I like to do things by my own ability and power. I didn't even put crampons on for the descent. The snow was soft enough that I could punch footsteps into the snow with each step, and I used the ice ax to steady myself. We made it back to Paradise at 3:15pm, making for an incredible day. Definitely want to do the Wonderland Trail someday and circle this absolutely humbling and breathtaking mountain.
Judd97 - Jun 24, 2021 8:03 pm Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2021
HP#31
Independent group on the DC, all 5 summited. Felt really good to get this one.
Must do by anyone interested. We went with RMI via Camp Muir.
IagosGhost - Aug 22, 2020 7:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2020
Great Climb via DC Route
Due to Covid-19, many plans were canceled opening up a spot for my son and me to climb on an Alpine Ascents expedition. The guides were extremely helpful and encouraging which made our trip very enjoyable and ultimately successful. A snow bridge collapsed the day before our summit bid causing two other parties to turn around at 12,800 ft. So two of the guides spent the whole day creating a new route around the crevasse and placing protection.
Our group was friendly and motivated. 7 of the 8 summitted despite strong winds and tough conditions. The climb was definitely a challenge mentally and physically, but our preparation was just enough to make it safely. Glossaries down the snow field was a lot of fun. High Point #14 for me.
mattsim - Jun 18, 2020 12:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2001
The Matt'spedition (Matt M., Matt L., and Matt S.)
Paradise (11th) -> Low Camp (12th) -> High Camp (13th) -> Summit at 5:40 AM on the 14th and back down to Paradise by 3 PM.
mattsim - Jun 18, 2020 12:12 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2010
Rainer Climb #3
White River, Glacier Basin, Inter Glacier, Camp Curtis, Summit sunrise at 7:10 AM. Climbed with Rusty, Eric, Daniel, and Vlad.
freedeep - Mar 25, 2020 8:17 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 1980
First ascent Mt St Helens smoldering
First ascent from the north to Steamboat Prow, camped overnite, then over the top and down the Muir side in 2 days. Watched the smoldering ash clouds rolling out of Mt St Helens. Since then have been to the summit several more times. On one trip skied from just below the Emmons Glacier upper bergschrund. Always a great hike.
Kristalea - Jan 26, 2020 10:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2017
Summit via Emmons Glacier
There's something super special about Mt Rainier. Life Changing
billydheyhey - Aug 19, 2019 7:37 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2019
HP #47!
2nd attempt - SUCCESS!
Crazy to think a Bostonian went to Seattle twice in a span of a few weeks, but that's determination for you.
Day 1 - climb to Camp Muir... left Paradise at 930AM, got there at 230PM
Day 2 - left Camp Muir at 1230 PM, summit at 7AM!!! then back to Paradise at 330PM.
One of the hardest state highpoints to reach, but this time around was a success! Crazy to think I only have 3 to go.
Joel Hopper - Oct 11, 2023 10:41 am Date Climbed: May 28, 2023
Mt Rainier- Ingraham direct routeBluebird conditions. Climbed with RMI. ClimbAgainstALZ is my IG. I’m climbing to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.
dawnclymb - Aug 25, 2023 6:58 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2023
Summit via a very melted out DC Route4th summit for me on Rainier. Three up the DC and 1 trip up Ingraham Direct. I climbed with friends and 2 of our 3 teams reached the summit. Fierce winds and cold temperatures made several team mates hypothermic and their rope needed to turn back at the top of the DC. Favorite route up so far has been ID, and I definitely don't recommend the DC when its melted out. :/
mtom.margolis - Jul 3, 2023 5:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2023
Second successful summit with International Mountain GuidesSummited DC route with IMG Saturday morning around 0530 after a MN start. Views and sunrise from the top were spectacular. Weather was ok except it was windy, cold and not pleasant above the cleaver. Challenging but rewarding. Highly recommend IMG (International Mountain Guides) for anyone considering the climb.
saschkenes - Jan 30, 2023 6:13 am Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2014
DC RouteClimbed back in 2014. Had to turn around above the clever because of altitude. Weather was PERFECT though
saschkenes - Jan 30, 2023 6:13 am Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2014
DC RouteClimbed back in 2014. Had to turn around above the clever because of altitude. Weather was PERFECT though
GlacierCountry - Aug 31, 2022 10:07 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2022
6th climbThis was my 6th climb of Rainier and 3rd Summit. Have done Emmons route 5 times and DC once. Failures were taking people down (two times) and bad weather. This last climb in 2022 was great but we had no wind so we nearly roasted at camp. Had to improvise a new route on this trip which was fun and rewarding. I really enjoy this big little mountain!
bdreese2 - Aug 7, 2022 6:28 am Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2022
Rainier with RMI 5-day ItineraryClimbed with RMI guides on their 5-day itinerary (3 days on the mountain). Used the bunkhouse at Muir. Of a total of 18 climbers 13 made the top. Started to the summit at 10 PM on the 24th reaching the summit at 4 AM on the 25th, starting back down before sunset in an effort to avoid soft snow/ice conditions on the Cleaver during descent.
mtom.margolis - Jul 27, 2022 9:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2022
DC Summit with International Mountain GuidesSummited Rainier Via Paradise Glacier/Disappointment Cleaver route during 6 day glacier skills seminar put on by IMG. Excellent course and beautiful mountain. Clearly a lifetime goal.
sierramtngoat - Jul 17, 2022 10:21 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2022
Via Emmons Glacier and camp SchurmanMy 16 year wait ended with a brilliant climb up the iconic Emmons Glacier with my good friend David and the senior leadership of The Mountaineers organization.
https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/activities/basic-glacier-climb-mount-rainier-emmons-glacier-10
These guys are hardcore, barely any rest, we were on top before 8 am and back at camp by 2 pm. The only obvious objective hazard was one puny snowbridge crossing a nail biting crevasse hundreds of feet deep at the high end of "The Corridor". Tom, Vik, if you are out there, you guys are Pros!
sierramtngoat - Jun 16, 2006 8:06 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2001
Disappointment Cleaver
Straight up, I will never again climb with RMI. I'm not sure what is more stupid, sending an unscreened team of newbies up a scree pile in crampons, or doubling the pace at 13,000 ft. to make up for lost time. Needless to say, no one on my rope summitted, but I did get the satisfaction of seeing our "leader" fall on his face down-climbing the scree I questioned him on going up. What a bone head operation. I would have easily summitted had he not changed the pace after everyone else had dropped off; in hind-sight, I think he did it on purpose so we wouldn't be just two on a rope.
Adam Doc Fox - Jul 8, 2022 1:01 pm Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2022
Still feeling it in my legs and backNo wind, amazing weather, 9 hours from Muir, Ingraham Direct to summit and back. Hell of a workout, it kicked my butt. Unguided with Dr. Freeman
kteichert - Jun 26, 2021 11:48 am Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2021
HP #42Wanted to see if we could get this one in one day. Started at Paradise (5,400') at midnight, and summitted at 9am. We got to Camp Muir at 4:00am, and had a bit of a slog up the final mile, that was so steep!! But the groups ahead of us, that started at Muir, packed the trail down well for us, and the conditions of the Disappointment Cleaver route were absolutely perfect. There were only 2 spots where crevasses has started to open up, but were easily stepped across. I brought ice ax, crampons, and rope, but didn't use any of those items to the summit, as conditions were just perfect. I know I should have roped up, for precautionary purposes, but I've never been one to want to rely on gear, for fear that the gear will malfunction, and leave me stranded. So I like to do things by my own ability and power. I didn't even put crampons on for the descent. The snow was soft enough that I could punch footsteps into the snow with each step, and I used the ice ax to steady myself. We made it back to Paradise at 3:15pm, making for an incredible day. Definitely want to do the Wonderland Trail someday and circle this absolutely humbling and breathtaking mountain.
Judd97 - Jun 24, 2021 8:03 pm Date Climbed: Jun 22, 2021
HP#31Independent group on the DC, all 5 summited. Felt really good to get this one.
JohnDunc - Oct 27, 2020 11:54 am
great time with RMIMust do by anyone interested. We went with RMI via Camp Muir.
IagosGhost - Aug 22, 2020 7:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2020
Great Climb via DC RouteDue to Covid-19, many plans were canceled opening up a spot for my son and me to climb on an Alpine Ascents expedition. The guides were extremely helpful and encouraging which made our trip very enjoyable and ultimately successful. A snow bridge collapsed the day before our summit bid causing two other parties to turn around at 12,800 ft. So two of the guides spent the whole day creating a new route around the crevasse and placing protection.
Our group was friendly and motivated. 7 of the 8 summitted despite strong winds and tough conditions. The climb was definitely a challenge mentally and physically, but our preparation was just enough to make it safely. Glossaries down the snow field was a lot of fun. High Point #14 for me.
mattsim - Jun 18, 2020 12:20 am Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2001
The Matt'spedition (Matt M., Matt L., and Matt S.)Paradise (11th) -> Low Camp (12th) -> High Camp (13th) -> Summit at 5:40 AM on the 14th and back down to Paradise by 3 PM.
mattsim - Jun 18, 2020 12:12 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2010
Rainer Climb #3White River, Glacier Basin, Inter Glacier, Camp Curtis, Summit sunrise at 7:10 AM. Climbed with Rusty, Eric, Daniel, and Vlad.
freedeep - Mar 25, 2020 8:17 am Date Climbed: Jun 4, 1980
First ascent Mt St Helens smolderingFirst ascent from the north to Steamboat Prow, camped overnite, then over the top and down the Muir side in 2 days. Watched the smoldering ash clouds rolling out of Mt St Helens. Since then have been to the summit several more times. On one trip skied from just below the Emmons Glacier upper bergschrund. Always a great hike.
US_Grant - Feb 7, 2020 12:10 pm
Rainier SummitRemarkable
Kristalea - Jan 26, 2020 10:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2017
Summit via Emmons GlacierThere's something super special about Mt Rainier. Life Changing
billydheyhey - Aug 19, 2019 7:37 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2019
HP #47!2nd attempt - SUCCESS!
Crazy to think a Bostonian went to Seattle twice in a span of a few weeks, but that's determination for you.
Day 1 - climb to Camp Muir... left Paradise at 930AM, got there at 230PM
Day 2 - left Camp Muir at 1230 PM, summit at 7AM!!! then back to Paradise at 330PM.
One of the hardest state highpoints to reach, but this time around was a success! Crazy to think I only have 3 to go.